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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Mark Bosworth #1820 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Notable Elevation Gains Mark Bosworth completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 5:13:52, averaging a pace of 23:29 minutes per mile. Starting strong, Mark maintained a 10:49 pace at the Ruxton split, significantly faster than the overall average pace. His best performance based on gain in place was between the "0.5 Miles To Go" and "Finish", where he ranked 1117th overall among 2049 participants, closing with a 19:35 split. Elevation gain was a notable challenge, rising from approximately 6303 feet at the start to over 14061 feet at the finish. The section from the "2.5 Miles To Go" mark saw slower paces, reflected by split paces consistently over 25 minutes per mile. At "1 Mile To Go", he showed improved placement, advancing nearly 19 places overall. Consider focusing on strategies for pacing during high altitude for potential future performance boosts.